It always happens that when things are on an upswing we get knocked back a few pegs. Just as we’ve begun to recover from the last six week layoff, it’s happened again. We were kind of expecting it but trying to stay positive.
Positivity apparently doesn’t drum up work.
That’s what happens when a small company puts all it’s eggs in one basket; waiting for that big job to start with no work bid on in the meantime leaves a gaping hole where our family has fallen through. Again.
Welcome to the world of construction. Where layoffs can be a regular occurrence and project start-ups can be fickle. Delays, funding, permits: it can all push back the anticipated start date leaving companies in a bind. Leaving companies like the one Mike is was employed by having to dismiss their staff in order to avoid going under. There’s a possibility he could be back to work, but the fact that his boss is offering an ROE (Record of Employment) doesn’t bode well for being called back to work (though, Mike can’t file for unemployment insurance without one, so that could be the reason for it).
It’s all just so frustrating and stressful.
Our daycare expenses of $1840 per month (for two children) leave us frightened to even think about the strain on our bank account. Wondering how we will ever be able to keep up with monthly payments without even a buffer since we’ve just begun to recover from the last job loss.
Not to mention completely depressing that the house hunt is now put on hold indefinitely.
As much as I love our house, I am yearning for something different. Our small young family has begun to outgrow the walls of this current house. The toys, the pets: we’re tripping over ourselves regularly. Though, it would be hard to leave this home: the one both our children came home from the hospital to. The countless sleepless nights spent comforting our babies back to a peaceful slumber while watching late night infomercials in the family room; the halls I can navigate in the dead of night.
Even though our home has become a piece of me, I’m ready to move to a new house where we can begin the next stage of memories. A home where Carter will start kindergarten, Hudson will learn to walk up the steps, where I will have space I can call my own as well as a laundry room to hold my new turquoise Electroluxe washer and dryer (my laundry room that will resemble the Visual Tour – It’s laundry PORN people. Makes me CRAZY with lust for washing and drying. I need these machines and this laundry room. So. Bad.)
The next stage has been held just beyond arm’s length for the time being.
I will have to enjoy my porn from a distance for now.
But I tell you, it better not be a long while. I don’t know how long I can handle not being able to touch it.
Sammanthia says:
I am SO sorry to hear about Mike. Hugs to you both. Hang in there… it’ll happen.
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June 9th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
major suckage.
i don’t have lust for appliances unless they come from Eden Fantasys.
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June 9th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Krystle | Snarky Kisses says:
Lay offs just plain old down right blow donkey balls. Ugh.
Also? $1840 a month for daycare?
Oh my hell. I’d go broke on that alone! Huge hugs to you!
samantha Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Oh, I’m almost certain it may if he doesn’t find work soon. Very soon.
June 9th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Karen says:
I hope things change for the better soon.
If it’s any consolation at all, the construction industry *should* pick up VERY soon. I work for municipal government and the federal Build Canada Fund has been dolling out massive amounts of money to create stimulus. We’re working on a project here that should get going shortly and I know that Ontario is getting some major injections of cash because of the decline in manufacturing. I’m sure there are many projects out for tender that will be starting soon.
Here’s to hoping you get that new house and laundry room soon.
Recessions suck.
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June 9th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Angi says:
Wishing you comfort…and electrolux in your VERY near future. <>
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June 9th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Della says:
OMG. I have been lusting after the “bimini blue” one at one of the home improvement stores, can’t remember if it’s lowes or home depot. Also, drooling over the pedestals because OMG storage in the laundry room. Why can’t I remember something that I’m lusting after this much?
Because I, like you, will have to yearn from afar. I feel your pain, girl, I really do. TX house with bad windows and AC that needs to be replaced, dishwasher that needs to be replaced, 5person vehicle and 6th family member on the way in the fall… and hubs has been unemployed for nearly 8 mo. I REALLY, really feel your pain.
Hang in there.
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June 9th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Christina says:
I’m sorry you have to deal with yet another layoff. We’ve been through one major and two minor ones in the past year and it really sucks. I’m sick of being karma’s bitch – when do we get to be on the good side of things?
I’m hoping this is a very temporary situation for you and things improve soon.
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Karly says:
Oh, that sucks! And $1800 a month of child care? Dude. Wow.
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Lynn says:
I’m so sorry to hear this – I hope your hubby finds work soon.
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June 9th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
ali says:
i TOTALLY know what you mean about being ready for a new home to make new memories in. i hope you get to have that soon.
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June 9th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Lu says:
I am so sorry Mike got laid off. The construction industry is total suckage right now. My hubs is in it too. Hasn’t lost his job completely but his income was cut by 50%, right AFTER we bought a house. So now, we are hoping we will not be going into foreclosure, with everyone else.
I hope he finds something soon!
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June 9th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Shania says:
I realize that the answer to this question is probably obvious, but if Mike isn’t working, why do you have to pay daycare?
samantha Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
I know it seems like an obvious answer, but I have to wait to see how long it takes to get work. If he gets something soon, then getting back into daycare can take up to a year (Yes, A YEAR.).
I know. Ridiculous, right? I have a co-worker that’s in the same position at the moment. She’s waited 3 months for her husband to find something and it’s come to the point where they have to pull the kids and she’s freakin’ out.
June 9th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Debby Pucci says:
Your dream will come. I pray for things to get better.
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June 9th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
pgoodness says:
Oy. Keeping fingers and toes crossed that he is able to get something quick! I can’t believe the waiting for day care – maybe you should open one of those! hehe
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June 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
jenni williams says:
Praying for that interview tomorrow! And that is porn. I caress my dream machines every time I go to Lowes.
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June 9th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Miss Britt says:
Holy CRAP. This sucks. I’m so sorry.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Lisa says:
Hoping the layoff is short and something comes along soon.
Your $1840 daycare bill reminded my husband why I need to stay home with our daughter, thank you
Also, totally with you on needing a new house. We have out grown our condo. I would love a laundry room and not just a laundry closet!!
samantha Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Yup. It’s a little stressful even to think about paying out that much money to daycare. That’s an entire mortgage payment or more!
June 9th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Mrs. Schmitty says:
Way behind on my blog reading…so sorry to hear about this happen to you again. I hope things get back on track quickly!!! Hugs!
June 13th, 2009 at 9:29 pm